The Protégé
The Protégé

The Protégé

2021Movie109 minEnglish

Rescued as a child by the legendary assassin Moody and trained in the family business, Anna is the world’s most skilled contract killer. When Moody, the man who was like a father to her and taught her everything she needs to know about trust and survival, is brutally killed, Anna vows revenge. As she becomes entangled with an enigmatic killer whose attraction to her goes way beyond cat and mouse, their confrontation turns deadly and the loose ends of a life spent killing will weave themselves ever tighter.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users74%
Director: Martin CampbellGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

Anna Dutton is a rare-weapon specialist who rescues a mysterious man named Moody from an assassination attempt. She soon discovers he is connected to her past and the disappearance of her mentor. As Anna hunts down those responsible for her mentor's murder, she becomes entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Critical Reception

The Protégé received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While praised for its stylish action sequences and Maggie Q's performance, some found the plot predictable and derivative of other assassin thrillers. Audiences generally appreciated the film for its straightforward action and the chemistry between its leads.

What Reviewers Say

  • Maggie Q delivers a commanding performance as a skilled assassin.
  • Features well-choreographed and brutal action sequences.
  • The plot, however, treads familiar ground within the assassin genre.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed "The Protégé," highlighting Maggie Q's compelling portrayal and the film's exciting action. Many found it a solid, albeit unsurprising, entry in the action-thriller genre. Some viewers noted that while enjoyable, it didn't break significant new ground.

Fun Fact

Maggie Q performed many of her own stunts in the film, showcasing her dedication to the role and the action choreography.

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JPV852

JPV852

Entertaining if not also kind of forgettable action-thriller. The three leads, Maggie Q, Michael Keaton and Samuel L. Jackson, have some bad-ass scenes and there are some suspenseful scenes, but as a whole, didn't really think it's all that...